Girl name
Ruby name meaning
“red ruby gemstone”
Ruby is a feminine English name meaning the red ruby gemstone. It is taken directly from the English gemstone word, which ultimately derives from Latin ruber, meaning red. Its use as a given name follows the gemstone’s name, while the Latin root supplies the connection with its red colour.
What does Ruby mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ruby
From the English name Ruby, taken from the gemstone. The English word ultimately derives from Latin ruber, ‘red’.
Name combinations with Ruby
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ruby, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ruby: red ruby gemstone
- Wahyuti: revelation, divine inspiration
- Yunita: associated with the month of June
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Meaning of each word
- Ruby: red ruby gemstone
- Indriana: associated with Indra
- Sima: boundary, territory
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Ruby Cahaya
Meaning of each word
- Ruby: red ruby gemstone
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
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Meaning of each word
- Ica: gift, graciousness
- Ruby: red ruby gemstone
- Cintya: worthy of contemplation
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Ruby Widiyaningsih
Meaning of each word
- Ruby: red ruby gemstone
- Widiyaningsih: knowledge and affection
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Ruby Kusumadewi Indriasari
Meaning of each word
- Ruby: red ruby gemstone
- Kusumadewi: goddess of flowers
- Indriasari: essence of the senses
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How to pronounce Ruby
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦸꦧꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮥᮘᮤ |
Is Ruby a girl’s name?
Yes, Ruby is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Ruby ranks #2,372 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ruby
Names with related meanings
- Ratna♀Gem, precious stone
- Rita♀A precious pearl
- Retno♀A precious gemstone
- Intan♀A precious diamond
- Mutiara♀A pearl formed inside a shell
- Permata♀Precious stone, gem
- Komalasari♀Precious essence of a jewel
- Manik♂♀Jewel or ornamental bead
- Mustika♀Precious gemstone
- Tiara♀Small ornamental crown
- Kumala♀Gemstone, precious jewel
- Ratnawati♀One who possesses jewels
Famous people named Ruby
- Ruby Alamsyah · b. 1974
- Ruby Budiman · b. 1967
- Ruby Chairani Syiffadia · b. 1998
- Ruby Rosyidah · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Ruby
What is the meaning of Ruby?
Ruby means red ruby gemstone. From the English name Ruby, taken from the gemstone. The English word ultimately derives from Latin ruber, ‘red’.
Is Ruby a girl’s name?
Yes, Ruby is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ruby?
Ruby is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Ruby have?
Ruby has 2 syllables (Ru-by) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ruby?
Ruby ranks #2,372 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ruby?
Some ideas: Ruby Wahyuti Yunita; Ruby Indriana Sima; Ruby Cahaya.
Famous people named Ruby?
Notable people named Ruby include Ruby Alamsyah, Ruby Budiman, Ruby Chairani Syiffadia.
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